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Job Description

Digital Reference Librarian

Jones eGlobal Library is a turnkey solution for high schools and colleges to host a state-of-the-art online library. We empower educational institutions to easily and affordably create their own, customized digital library by using the rich components of our extensive library platform along with their electronic information sources. Jones eGlobal Library offers additional services such as electronic books, databases, tools, and services to fulfill the library needs of each institution.

Mission Statement

Jones eGlobal Library (EGL) builds and propagates digital libraries. We continuously curate the knowledge slice of the Internet along with other digital resources. We provide a digital platform, pertinent services, and digital tools to optimize learning and research efficiency in a user-oriented environment for learners, teachers, administrators, and librarians on an economically sustaining basis.

Position Summary:
This position will function as the first line of communication for our library users. The Digital Reference Librarian possesses excellent skills in interviewing, analyzing information quickly, diagnosing teaching and student learning needs, accessing resources, and presenting information in a supportive and encouraging manner. We are seeking a technically savvy and customer focused librarian with the following qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

· Excellent communication and reference interviewing skills.

· Ability to establish both trust and a productive working relationship with students of all ages.

· Must be creative and able to quickly problem solve.

· High level of comfort using technology including a wide variety of online tools for instructional purposes.

·Knowledge of current trends in pedagogy and information literacy.

·Technical support experience especially working with database functionality or supporting products and services for libraries, librarians, and students.

Formal Education Required and/or Equivalent Experience:

Graduate degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution.